The Walking Dead: The Covers [Hardcover]

Robert Kirkman (Author), Tony Moore (Author), Charlie Adlard (Author), Cliff Rathburn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2010 | Series: The Walking Dead

In celebration of the Five Year Anniversary of The Walking Dead, Image Comics presents this full-color hardback collection of the first 50 covers of the series, as well as covers for the various collected editions of the series, with added sketch material and commentary by series creator/writer Robert Kirkman, and artists Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard, and Cliff Rathburn.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (October 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607060027
• ISBN-13: 978-1607060024
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For The Art Enthusiast As Opposed To The Casual Fan--An In-Depth Look At Process, October 26, 2010

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K. Harris "Film aficionado" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Walking Dead: The Covers (Hardcover)

"The Walking Dead" is an undeniable classic in zombie lore, graphic novels, and great storytelling. Trust me, I'm a huge fan! And, on its fifth anniversary, we get this handsome collection of art. If you've purchased any of the hard cover editions of "The Walking Dead," "The Covers" is the same approximate size and assembles the cover illustrations from the first 50 issues of the series. It also has some bonus covers from various collections and reprints. The layout of this volume has the covers, full sized and in color, on the left page while the right page has supplemental information. The new material provides context from creator Robert Kirkman and artist insight from Tony Moore and Charles Adlard. There are rough sketches, sample layouts, art discussions and some anecdotal material. It's all very pretty and well put together.

But is it necessary? That's a qualified maybe. I own all of "The Walking Dead" and I guess I just didn't feel the need for this additional piece. If you are an aspiring artist, however, or are fascinated by art theory--this may indeed be something you'd find compelling. It is most successful at discussing the process of illustration. There is an audience for "The Covers," it is just a specialized one. If you're a completist, "The Covers" would also make a lovely coffee table book if that appeals to you--but I need another coffee table book like I need a hole in my head. In no way would I discourage a fan from buying "The Covers"--just realize that this one's all about the art! KGHarris, 10/10.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only if you're interested in the making of the covers, January 20, 2011

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Parka (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Walking Dead: The Covers (Hardcover)

Length:: 0:37 Mins

This book is presented in hardcover, roughly the same size as the comics. Inside, it collects cover art of the single issue volume 1-50, trade paperback volumes 1-8, Books 1-4 and Deluxe Hardcovers 1-2. There are also sketches and unused designs.

If you are a collector of the comics, you already have majority of the art. The reason to buy this book is probably the commentary if you're interested in how they come up with the covers. Creator Robert Kirkman, artists Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard look back in hindsight at what they like and the ones that didn't work out well.

The art is beautiful but there are a few misses as well - all that are mentioned in the commentary provided.

This book is more for the ultimate collectors. Casual fans probably can do without it. Besides, most of the cover art can be found easily online.

(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Covers is Perfect for a Zombie Enthusiast!, March 10, 2011

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Joseph Born "Joe" (Alaska, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Walking Dead: The Covers (Hardcover)

While not exactly necessary... the Walking Dead: The Covers is perfect for a longtime fan of Robert Kirkman's the Walking Dead series. Although if you're a newcomer this isn't the purchase for you. I'd recommend The Walking Dead, Book 1 (Bk. 1) . The covers to this series are absolutely amazing. Provocative and beautiful at the same time. The book is oversized and contains the first 50 covers. On the left side is the cover, while on the right is information about the making of the cover.